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Crime in Usk

Usk had 31 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 47.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 19 Monmouthshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 36% below the middle Monmouthshire area. Crime was down 11% on the three months before.

NP15, Monmouthshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Usk

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47.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 19Monmouthshire rank1st is the highest rate
-11%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common9 in 3 months

Month by month

21 Mar 10 Apr 4 May 10 Jun 8 Jul 13 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Usk. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour929%
violence413%
public order413%
theft413%
criminal damage310%
shoplifting26%
other crime26%
burglary13%

Usk against Monmouthshire

TypeUsk per 1,000Middle Monmouthshire areaChange
Violence6.120.7–
Burglary1.52–
Vehicle crime01.6–
Anti-social behaviour13.711.4–
Theft and robbery7.66.9–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Griffithstown180.7▲ 18%
Pontypool151.7▲ 28%
Usk47.2▼ 11%
Raglan39.4▼ 17%
Llangybi26.50%
Penperlleni20.8–
See every Monmouthshire area ranked on the crime in Monmouthshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Usk a safe area?

Usk had about 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 19 Monmouthshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Usk?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (9), followed by violence (4) and public order (4).